Absence due to illness
If your child is unable to attend school due to illness, please telephone or email the school office before school each morning of the absence.

Appointments during school hours & less than one day
In the case of a pre-arranged absence, such as medical or dental treatment, which cannot take place outside school hours, parents must inform the school by email stating the reason and duration of the absence.

Absences of one day or longer
Parents must request permission from the relevant Head of the Department using the leave request form which can be found on the website. No leave may be taken until permission is granted.

Student Withdrawal Form
Student Leave Request Form

All the Leave Request Forms must be submitted with the supporting documents to be considered for approval.

The ISE is a Dutch school and is therefore obliged to adhere to Dutch regulations. The Dutch Compulsory Education Act (leerplichtwet) requires parents to ensure that children attend school and the school and the city (gemeente) are required to monitor attendance. The ISE is only permitted to grant leave if a request for leave meets the strict criteria that is outlined in the regulations.  You can find the full regulations HERE.